Update: Pictou County District RCMP charges two people in relation to stolen taxis
Pictou County District RCMP has charged a woman and a man after two taxis were stolen from a business in Antigonish.
On January 23 at approximately 3 p.m., Inverness County District RCMP located one of the Dodge Caravan taxis that had been stolen; the investigation into this theft continues.
Later that day, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Pictou County District RCMP received a report that the other taxi had been seen in Stellarton. This tip led officers to locating the van and arresting a woman and a man.
The 31‑year‑old woman of Isaacs Harbour and 45‑year‑old man of Antigonish have each been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.
They have been released on Undertakings and will appear in Pictou Provincial Court on March 30.
Both taxis had minor damage. At this time, we have no information suggesting the taxis were used, or attempted to be used, to illegally pick up passengers or collect fares. In addition, the thefts appear to not be connected.
Anyone with information about these thefts is asked to contact Antigonish County District RCMP at 902-863-6500. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
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Antigonish County District RCMP recovered the two taxis that were reported stolen from a business in the 0-100 block of Beechill Rd., Antigonish on January 22.
One was located in Mulgrave and the other one in Stellarton.
The RCMP thanks the public for sharing their tips with police. Your information helped investigators recover the two vehicles involved. The RCMP reminds everyone that your tips truly make a difference.
If you have information that could assist an investigation or relate to a potential crime, please contact your local police. To remain anonymous, you can call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
-Digby RCMP charges man with multiple firearms offences
Digby RCMP has charged a man with numerous offences following a targeted traffic stop and the execution of a search warrant in Digby.
On January 23, RCMP officers completed a traffic stop on Hwy. 303 in Conway, resulting in the arrest of the driver and passenger, and the seizure of a quantity of cocaine.
With assistance from the Digby RCMP General Investigative Section and the Southwest Nova Street Crime Enforcement Unit, officers later executed a search warrant at the driver’s home on Queen St., Digby. During the search, investigators seized five long guns, ammunition, a prohibited conducted‑energy weapon, a crossbow, and a prohibited baton.
Logan Llewellyn Raymond, 36, from Digby, is facing 28 charges, including but not limited to:
- Careless Use of Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (five counts)
- Possession of Firearm When Knowing Possession is Unauthorized (five counts)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
- Possession of Prohibited Weapon When Knowing Possession is Unauthorized (two counts)
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine)
- Resist/Obstruct Peace Officer
- Fail to Comply with Release Order (nine counts)
Raymond was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Digby Provincial Court at a later date.
The vehicle’s passenger was released without charge.
The investigation is ongoing.
